How far is Eagan, MN from Shakopee, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Shakopee, MN is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Shakopee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Shakopee.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Diffley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
31 m · 2 sec · Diffley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Shakopee
5.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1030 ft · 56 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto Holmes Street South
54 m · 10 sec · Holmes Street South
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan and Shakopee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
8.93 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Shakopee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Shakopee?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Savage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Eagan and 9.6 miles from Shakopee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Mostly Sunny near Shakopee.
Stop Ideas Near Savage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Savage.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Shakopee. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.41 km).
#1 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shakopee
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,020 |
| Coordinates | 44.7980200, -93.5269000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shakopee (-93.5269, 44.79802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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